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View article: Comparison of anti-desmoglein antibodies titres and anti-M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antibody titres as biomarker for potential pemphigus between subjects who are occupationally exposed and not exposed to pesticides
Comparison of anti-desmoglein antibodies titres and anti-M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antibody titres as biomarker for potential pemphigus between subjects who are occupationally exposed and not exposed to pesticides Open
Background The pathogenesis of pemphigus is multifactorial, and pesticides have been implicated as one of the triggering factors due to their interaction with acetylcholine receptors. Aim The aim of this study was to observe the effect of …
View article: Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene frequency in acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation: a case control study
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene frequency in acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation: a case control study Open
Background Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) allele frequencies have a known association with the pathogenesis of various autoimmune diseases. Methods We recruited 31 Indian patients of acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation (ADMH) and 60 u…
View article: Dermatitis simulata: A curious case of photodistributed facial rash
Dermatitis simulata: A curious case of photodistributed facial rash Open
Dear Sir, Psycho-cutaneous disorders are an under-recognized group of diseases in clinical practice. They can mimic various dermatoses and a high index of suspicion is usually required for its diagnosis.[1] Herein, we report a case of derm…
View article: Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of Ectodermal Dysplasia in Four Indian Children
Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of Ectodermal Dysplasia in Four Indian Children Open
Introduction: Ectodermal dysplasias (EDs) affect structures derived from the ectoderm such as skin, its appendages, nail, and teeth. In this series, we describe four patients presenting with a clinical phenotype of dysplasia of one or more…
View article: Unilateral lichen planus pigmentosus inversus
Unilateral lichen planus pigmentosus inversus Open
Pigmented purpuric dermatosis (PPD) comprises a group of skin conditions characterized by flat, nonpalpable petechiae and purpura as a result of capillaritis. Although the precise cause of PPD is as yet unknown, increased vascular permeabi…
View article: Acquired Dermal Macular Hyperpigmentation
Acquired Dermal Macular Hyperpigmentation Open
Acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation (ADMH) is an umbrella term that includes disorders clinically characterized by small and large pigmented macules/patches and histopathologically showing an evidence of current or resolved interface…
View article: Clinico-Epidemiological Characteristics of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Clinico-Epidemiological Characteristics of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Open
Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic debilitating disease with a relapsing and remitting course. Due to delay in diagnosis, patients are often referred when the disease is very severe. Management strategies vary across mu…
View article: Case Report: Multidrug-Resistant Mycobacterium leprae in a Case of Smear-Negative Relapse
Case Report: Multidrug-Resistant Mycobacterium leprae in a Case of Smear-Negative Relapse Open
The ongoing transmission of leprosy in India is worrisome, and emerging drug resistance may be one of the factors responsible for the continued transmission of leprosy in India. Emerging cases of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium leprae po…
View article: Disfiguring periocular yellow nodules in a normolipemic patient
Disfiguring periocular yellow nodules in a normolipemic patient Open
A 35-year-old female presented with 1-year duration of numerous asymptomatic, firm, yellowish-brown nodules and plaques involving both eyelids including the tear trough [Fig. 1a]. A single yellowish nodule was also present over the elbow […
View article: Drug-Induced Psoriasis
Drug-Induced Psoriasis Open
Psoriasis is known to be triggered by a number of factors including drugs. Some therapeutic agents for the treatment of psoriasis are also known to have a paradoxical effect and alter the course of the disease. The drugs may either cause d…
View article: Dermatoscopy of nonvenereal genital dermatoses: A brief review
Dermatoscopy of nonvenereal genital dermatoses: A brief review Open
The scope of dermatoscopy has now vastly expanded and shows promising use for characterization of both pigmentary and inflammatory dermatoses affecting the skin, nail, and mucosae. Due to concerns of contamination and spread of infection, …
View article: Pseudoverrucous papules and nodules in an infant with penoscrotal hypospadiasis
Pseudoverrucous papules and nodules in an infant with penoscrotal hypospadiasis Open
Sir, A 10-month-old male child presented with itchy, reddish, raised lesions over the scrotum of 4 months duration. The baby was born with penoscrotal hypospadias with doubling of urethra. In addition to the normal urethral orifice at the …